Abu Dhabi: The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, the first traditional Hindu stone temple in the Middle East, is set to celebrate its first ‘Patotsav’ – a sacred ritual – to mark the anniversary on Sunday, February 2. The anniversary festivities will kick off with Patotsav rituals at 5:30 … Read more
The first day of Shaaban 1446 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin or “in the year of the Hijra”) – 2025 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will begin on Friday, January 31, marks the countdown to the holy month of Ramzan, now just one month away. On Thursday, January 30, the UAE’s International Astronomy Centre … Read more
A GROUNDBREAKING new rail project will shave off 50 per cent of the travel time between two popular destinations. The new plans will connect two major cities in the UAE, which are loved by Brits for their year-long sunny weather. 3 The plans were unveiled in a grand ceremony hosted by Etihad RailCredit: Instagram/@etiahad_rail 3 … Read more
Representative image The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) launched an innovative program which enables professionals with various backgrounds to pursue teaching careers. Among its first-ever educational initiatives the United Arab Emirates (UAE) launched the Kon Moallim (Become a Teacher) program which provides a one-year post-graduate diploma to help professionals move into teaching. … Read more
In a landmark development, Etihad Rail announced on Thursday, January 23, a high-speed passenger train service connecting Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The service will reduce travel time between the two emirates to just 30 minutes, with trains reaching speeds of up to 350 km/h. Revealed by the Dubai Media Office (DMO) and Abu Dhabi Media … Read more
Monica Akkineni, a native of Eluru in Andhra Pradesh (Photo: Telangana Today) A 15-year-old NRI Telugu student Monica Akkineni has made her mark on the global stage by winning the prestigious Shaikh Zayed Sustainability Award in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Monica Akkineni, a native of Eluru in Andhra Pradesh showed her best work at … Read more
Last Updated:January 23, 2025, 09:53 IST For those looking for more affordable options, Xpress Lite offers lower fares with 3kg of cabin baggage allowance, in addition to the standard 7kg. File image of an Air India Express flight | PTI Air India Express is all set to increase the free check-in baggage allowance on international … Read more
Photo:Abu Dhabi The United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital has again clinched the title of the safest city in the world on Numbeo’s list of Global Safest Cities in 2025. This is the ninth consecutive year that Abu Dhabi has received this honour, proving its resolve in the provision of safety and security as well as … Read more
A 60-year-old former Indian resident in Dubai won a staggering Dirham one million (Rs 2,35,74,290) in the latest Big Ticket electronic draw. The winner, Sundar Marakala, bagged the grand prize after buying ticket number 288619 for draw number 271. Marakala, a retired accountant from Karnataka, worked in Dubai for 25 years. After living there until 2021, … Read more
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched the world’s first large-scale, 24/7 gigascale renewable energy facility, combining solar power and advanced battery storage in Abu Dhabi. The milestone project was announced by Dr Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Chairman of Masdar, alongside Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, Minister of Investment and … Read more
